Saskatchewan is Eighth Canadian Province to Ban Cat Declawing – September 12, 2021 – Veterinarians of the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (SVMA) voted overwhelmingly to ban the practice of declawing cats without a medical reason. The ban became effective immediately upon the publishing of the new bylaw. The vote made Saskatchewan the eighth of the […]
PA State Representative Liz Hanbidge Introduces Anti-Declaw Bill – June 14, 2021 – PA State Representative Liz Hanbidge has introduced a bill, https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/pa/2021-2022/bills/PAB00024757/, that, if passed, will end declawing in Pennsylvania. The Paw Project has had the privilege to work closely with Representative Liz Hanbidge and her staff to craft the bill.
Fear Free Prohibits Declawing in Certified Clinics – June 1, 2021 – Fear Free® announced a new policy ending elective declawing procedures for cats in all of its Fear Free® Certified hospitals. Since 2016, Fear Free has provided education to more than 100,000 veterinary and pet professionals. The certification programs offered by Fear Free focus
Nevada Anti-Declaw Bill Passes Natural Resources Committee – April 9, 2021 – Nevada Assembly Bill, AB 209, introduced by Nevada Assemblymember Susie Martinez has passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee and is now headed for a floor vote of the entire Assembly. Paw Project Director and Founder Dr. Jennifer Conrad provided testimony at the Committee
St. Louis County Anti-Declaw Law Passes Unanimously – April 6, 2021 – Clayton, Missouri – St. Louis County Bill 69 was passed with a unanimous vote of 7-0 to ban declawing. The bill prohibits all elective, non-therapeutic declawing. County ordinances go into effect 14 days after the County Executive signs them, usually within 48 hours
